Gary Numan Digest Sun, 16 Nov 97 Volume 1 : Issue 382
Today's Topics:
<< Exile >>
A few Random thoughts
Belgian review - Exile Tour - Shepherd's Bush Nov. 9
email Address Change
First impression of Exile
Gary Numan Digest V1 #381
Glasgow gig
Goings On
Hello
My London Tour
new member to list
Nicholson and Numan - any news?
Numan Records
Stuff
Thanks for starting my subscription
What of Numa has Eagle purchased to distribute?
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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 08:29 -0700 (MST)
From: "Stephen.Austra-beck"
Subject: << Exile >>
To: numan digest
I'm delighted 'Exile' is receiving some welcome and due favorable
press in the UK. Congratulations Gary. The album was definitely worth
waiting for. The revised mix of 'Absolute' is a real treat, the original
is one of his best songs ever I believe.
It was interesting to read some of Gary's comments about his "limited
singing range"; well he more than compensates with a very distinct
style. To me, his singing has always reminded me of liquid.
The content of 'Exile' is dark. I am a "keen Christian" as someone
this week put it. I still take no contention against this album.
I think the perspective should be maintained, that although whatever
Gary referenced for inspiration (why does the film 'The Prophecy' come
to mind?), and udeniably there is a certain amount of Gary personally
in the music, but largely I keep the perspective this is also somewhat
fictional and I'm looking for the story. 'Exile' and 'Sacrafice' seem
to be about a particular character, an extension of Gary somewhat.
I'll admit both these albums did frighten me somewhat, not because
I objected to anything because I didn't. I think Cindytalk's Gordon
Sharp should reference 'Exile'.
I, like many, grew up listening to Gary since the beginning.
His music is a part of my life. Like other artists, I like to look
at the over all picture, the evolvement, and that's how I evaluate
'Exile'. I hear his entire career in the album.
I want to convey my appreciation for Numan Digest, NuWorld, and
all the other Numan dedicated sites. For years, I thought I was the
only person on the planet that listened to Numan. It's been nice the
last few years to read about others who share the same passion and
appreciation for this man and his music.
Best wishes to Gary and the resurgence of his popularity, and
to each of you out there as well.
Stephen Austra-Beck
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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 18:04:05 -0000
From: Alistair Neil
Subject: A few Random thoughts
To: numan@cs.uwp.edu
Howdy folks-
Listening to Random once again, I'm struck by the brilliance of the
musicians who've managed to keep the essence of Gary's songs while twisting
and turning them to their own ends. I, for example, would never have
thought of using ska (BIS) or rap (Underdog) in a Numan song, never mind the
"Queen does Gary Numan" version of M.E. (Earl Brutus). Faaaaaantastic! :-D
Has anyone heard anything else by Moloko? From what I've read online
they're an acid jazz group, but I don't know if that's in the British sense
(Jamiroquai, go figure) or American sense (DJ Krush). Their version of AFE
is reminiscent of 4 Non Blondes doing that Led Zep song (it's on Encomium, I
think)...kinda sorta.
After sending my mother a copy of Random, she has "stolen" all my Numan cd's
from my bedroom bookcase , She now considers herself a Numanoid (she's
just liked him a lot before) and is seriously thinking of coming over to
the UK for the next tour! I can just see my mom rockin' out at a concert,
that would be awesome.
Someone mentioned seeing a lot of young faces at one of the English
concerts. and I have to add that I saw some *really* young faces at the
Glasgow gig - we're talking 9 to 12 years old! There was on very cute kid
all dressed in black leather. Start 'em in the womb I say. ;-)
Clea
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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 11:45:09 +0100
From: DE VISSCHER Luc
Subject: Belgian review - Exile Tour - Shepherd's Bush Nov. 9
To: "'numan@cs.uwp.edu'"
I've missed a couple of digests, so here are some comments of the past
4:
Somebody wrote: "My current play-to-death album is Salvation by
Alphaville". Well, Si, welcome to the club. This was mine too. It is
Exile now, but I regularly go back to Salvation because it has more
variety. I know that there are other Alphavillians out there who are on
both Numan and AV mailing lists (Hi Brad from Atlanta, you're also one
of them!). Just to tell you that in my "all time favorite albums", just
behind "Dance" is "Prostitute by Alphaville. Great album.
For the guy standing still at the concert, welcome to the club. I don't
move very much either, though I do have a lot of fun. And yes, I clap
and cheer, but I'm not dancing. I don't mind other people going berserk,
but my way of enjoying is just different. I respect you, please respect
me.
And someone (Matthew?) said Gary should drop Cars and AFE from the
setlist. I agree partially. Cars was dropped for a couple of tours, but
somehow I was pleased it came back. But AFE can NEVER be dropped. It's
the Numan Anthem! It's THE song that keeps us all together. No, sorry, I
can't agree. It still is the song I'm waiting for...
Then Leon mentioned he saw Gary "only" 36 times live and he says he's an
amateur. Well I believe I'm a hardcore fan, but I only saw Gary live
about 20/25 times (of which twice in Brussels, his birthday concert in
The Flag in '88, Wembley '81 and from all tours since "Warriors", at
least one concert). But offc course, for each concert I have to travel
from Brussels to London, so... I have met Gary 4 times, last time on
Oct. 16 in Brussels where we had the chance to talk to him for 45', and
I had the golden opportunity to drive him and Gemma off to the airport,
believe it or not!
Now for the tour. I arrived at Shepherd's Bush at 6Pm and was very
surprised about the amount of people. I used to go to Hammersmith (MUCH
BETTER VENUE BY THE WAY!!!), where people turned up only half an hour
before the show. Met Beryl at the stage door at 6:30 so that I could pay
the tickets and talk for a while (later on she sneaked us into Gary's
hotel).
The show was great, only the first 2/3 songs I thought the sound of
Gary's voice was awful. I mean, I know the lyrics of Dominion day, but I
really couldn't make out what he was singing. Luckily, later on the
balance was OK. My favorite was Metal, but also enjoyed very much Voix
(great to hear another song from Metal Rhythm, one of the best albums),
We are so fragile, Everyday I die, AFE. Thought the ballads were
misplaced, and I didn't like at all the new "Friends". Overall, my
quotation is the same as for Exile: Numan can do better.
Interesting guest at the venue was John FOXX and Louis GORDON, whom I
met later in the bar of Gary's hotel for a chat. Strange that so few
Numanoids didn't recognize the man. FOXX seemed to have a lot of fun,
and particularly enjoyed Metal. (also Cars and AFE). He follows Gary's
career from far and still would like to do "something" with him. But
apparently, it turns out to be quite difficult to meet.
Also heard the rumor (even more than a rumor) from Peter Gilbert and
Gary that he will do a tour in Germany and... BELGIUM. Isn't that great?
Especially since the Emotion Tour in Belgium wasn't that good actually.
I've already threatened all my friends that if they don't come... I'll
buy them the ticket!
Take care!
>Luc
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Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 08:25:59 -0700
From: Jim Storie
Subject: email Address Change
To: numan@cs.uwp.edu
Please change your emai address for me to recieve
the newsletter.
new address is;
hmn4numn@aol.com
Jimi
I Dream of Wires .........
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 22:02:05 -0800 (PST)
From: Derek Langsford
Subject: First impression of Exile
To: numan@cs.uwp.edu
Well, getting Exile has not been easy here in San Diego. Compared to the time
it took to get Human or Sacrifice, it's been a nightmare. I ended up getting
a mail order copy from Virgin in Burbank and being royally screwed out of $34
for it with the postage etc. Sigh. I should have advance ordered it from
the UK direct. Seems like the label change has been causing major problems
outside the UK as well.
I have had it for almost a week and feel I can make a few comments on my
impression so far.
Perhaps the build-up and wait raised expectations to high but I cannot bring
myself to agree with others who think this is Gary's best album ever. It's
good but not great. Well ahead of M&S, Outland etc. but not as good as
Sacrifice and some of his early albums. Call me a heretic if you so wish :-)
The album is consistently good - no dogs again - but no songs reach the heights
of Seed of a Lie, Scar or Love and Napalm, even Bleed which someone last week
rated it the same as the utterly awful Dark Sunday, Poison and The Need.
Stand out tracks for me are Dead Heaven, Angel Wars and Exile. I think either
of the first two would make better singles than Dominion Day which seems
too much standard Numan fare to get attention. I don't get the impression
this albums songs are as well crafted as those on Sacrifice.
Production is much better than Sacrifice. I can only imagine what Sac would
have been with cleaner production.
Why do I not find is totally fantastic?
The piano and acoustic guitar in Prophecy and Exile are refreshing additions
to a very mechanical album. I would like to hear real drums and a bass to
add depth and to break up those rhythms. Gary tends to let the program just
run all the way through without varying anything apart from intensity of
the sounds. A human element might add interest to the arrangements.
Many songs start out with some random keyboard noodlings presumably from
Mike Smith. Sounds like they have been lifted from Human (or that's the only
way Smith can play). I don't find they add anything to the songs - they seem
to be things stuck in front to soften the blow of the programmed percussion
coming in.
Some of the chord changes seem derivative of corny horror movie soundtracks.
Rather than sounding dark, they almost seem funny.
Lyrically this is Gary's most cohesive album yet, but might it be too
repetitive? I trust the next album will have different and more varied
subject matter.
I will see if my perspective changes. I am playing the album repeatedly
and it goes through my head most of the time - a positive sign.
I expect to have a full review ready sometime in the future.
Derek
San Diego, California
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 18:40:21 -0000
From: "nick"
Subject: Gary Numan Digest V1 #381
To: "Gary Numan"
Ok Dudes,
Oh dear it seems that Exile has fallen flat on its face selling less than
5000 copies
(if the information on Nuzone is correct)
Eagle (Garys new record label) have now decided to capitalize on their
expertise and are preparing to take America by storm :-)
I somehow think that their master plan is somewhat a little ambitious
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Paddy
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> EXILE TRACKS.
> I have no musical qualifications whatsoever, but I LIKE
> Gary's slow and sensitive stuff.
Then Exile must be a dream come true for you
> And "Alien Cure"? A filler?? This has got that catchy guitar
> hook, and it moves!
Yeah like snot dripping off a stick
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Austin Bagget
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After 5 months away from the digest Austin Bagget returned to give
us his review of the Exile album.
Austin you once told me to get my head out of my arse
and also accused me of attacking Gary for the most stupid
of reasons. Remember ?
:-) i think you get the msg
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Alyssa
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> Glad to see we can get on with the hunt now that the Foxx has come out
> of the hedgerows. (You know you're loved, Nick. *hug and kisskiss*)
Now why do i get the feeling that you are not being sincere Alyssa
> Um....Gary? Popularity bandwagon? Doesn't seem to be his strong suit any
> more than it is yours, Nick, darling.
please Alyssa don't make me laugh :-)
So next you are going to tell me that Garys recent daily mirror
revelations that he's slept with more than 500 women wasn't
another futile attempt to blag some more much needed publicity
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LordFox
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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 08:11:35 PST
From: "William Wilson"
Subject: Glasgow gig
To: numan@cs.uwp.edu
Hi!,
Sorry it's sooo long after the gig but my puter access has been
severely disrupted(I have now got to go to a cyber cafe)and I wont
bother you with a review of the gig after so long but I would like to
make some points clear,
1/ Gary was NOT informed about the book signing in Glasgow until 1 hour
before he was due,the book store had been playing Numan all day and were
most apologetic about the "no show".Gary asked the store to tell anyone
who was at the store to go to the venue at 5.30 and he would sign the
book then,and he did,he even let us into the sound check.He did have a
radio interview,it was with a new station called"Avon Fm"(I spoke to the
reporter myself and have an interview with her on Saturday about what it
is to be a Numan fan)
2/A GREAT BIG "THANK YOU VERY MUCH" must go to Gary and the band who ALL
invited us back to the after show party...Gary-your the man...Ade-your
mental!!....Richard-thanks for the offer of tickets for Newcastle,sorry
we couldn't make it...David-keep on rocking...Steve-We wont hold coming
from Leith against you*G*...Gemma-your a Babe*G*
3/Clea...The "chick" that gave you the black nail polish is my friend
T.J.,I'll pass on your thanks*G*,surprised you didn't see me then
Gotta go now
take care all
William Wilson
MUSIC OF QUALITY HAS NO FEAR OF TIME
(PETE WYLIE,WAH!)
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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 13:28:13 -0500 (EST)
From: Micromuzak@aol.com
Subject: Goings On
To: Numan@cs.uwp.edu
Hi Digesters.
First off, I am sorry if my comments two issues ago disturbed any of you ( I
know Andy McHaffie was a bit miffed).
When I said "Since I am a musician, my opinions may be different than many
others opinions on this digest", I simply meant, I look at music differently
than non musicians. I didn't want people to think I was casting a negitive
vibe on Exile. By reading my review of it, as a musician, I said that the
better half of Exile, MUSICALLY, was boring, simplistic and bland . But
note, simply my opinion! A musicians opinion! Not better, not worse, and
certainly not worth "HAILING" to. OK?
I am sorry if you were so taken in ANDY, please,,,,don't bow down or hail to
me to me! That's not what I am after! Please............
I very much enjoy the record and am eagerly awaiting the the new book to
arrive in the mail. Wish I could have caught the live shows. Perhaps Gary
and Eagle will make to the States!
Take Care
Micromuzak
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Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 22:27:37 -0500 (EST)
From: EPorter600@aol.com
Subject: Hello
To: Numan@cs.uwp.edu
Hello to all,
I am grateful to all who has given their opinion/review of Gary's new album.
I cannot wait to hear it. I have been a NUMAN fan since 1979, have "almost"
everything he has recorded on vinyl or CD. This may be of some interest to a
few of you...
I have an old 45 of Gary's from 1979. It is a fold out 45 jacket with two 45
rpm records in it. It is from Tubeway Army, BUT, Gary called himself
"Valeriun" and Paul Gardiner was "Scarlett." ??? I bought it in 1980, and
just found it with a lot of other old Numan records, in a box I thought was
long gone. The records has "Bombers," "OD Receiver, " "That's Too Bad," and
"Oh, Didn't I say" on them. It's in great condition. It's on Beggars Banquet,
and the cat. numbers are BEG5 and BEG8. If anyone is interested or at least
knows what it may be worth, please e-mail me. I also found some Numan on blue
and red vinyl. Plus, a copy of Numa records Year 1. Any interest on that,
e-mail me back at eporter600@aol.com.
Can anyone tell me anything about Numan's autobiography???
Later...
A Child With The Ghost
Ed Porter
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Forwarded message:
Subj: Hello
Date: 97-11-11 22:23:59 EST
From: EPorter600
To: numan@cs.ump.edu
Hello my fellow Numanatics,
I am grateful to all who has given their opinion/review of Gary's new album.
I cannot wait to hear it. I have been a NUMAN fan since 1979, have "almost"
everything he has recorded on vinyl or CD. This may be of some interest to a
few of you...
I have an old 45 of Gary's from 1979. It is a fold out 45 jacket with two 45
rpm records in it. It is from Tubeway Army, BUT, Gary called himself
"Valeriun" and Paul Gardiner was "Scarlett." ??? I bought it in 1980, and
just found it with a lot of other old Numan records, in a box I thought was
long gone. The records has "Bombers," "OD Receiver, " "That's Too Bad," and
"Oh, Didn't I say" on them. It's in great condition. It's on Beggars Banquet,
and the cat. numbers are BEG5 and BEG8. If anyone is interested or at least
knows what it may be worth, please e-mail me. I also found some Numan on blue
and red vinyl. Plus, a copy of Numa records Year 1. Any interest on that,
e-mail me back at eporter600@aol.com.
Can anyone tell me anything about Numan's autobiography???
Later...
A Child With The Ghost
--Ed Porter
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Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 00:35:32 -0000
From: Markus Dietrich
Subject: My London Tour
To: "'numan@cs.uwp.edu'"
Hello altogether,
here my report of my London visit:
- I arrived London at Saturday morning and booked two nights at
the youth-hostel "Hollandhouse" located at Hollandpark near
to Hammersmith/Sheperds Bush.
- Went into the city and check music stores for Numan stuff
(HMV/Towerrecords at Piccadilly, SistersRay at Soho, Virgin
Megastores at ...)
- Saw three copies of the autobiography "Praying to the aliens",
but was very sad about it, because:
* very few pictures
* all pictures only black/white
* uncommon format
An artist that uses that much of athmosphere with his look and
with stage shows, needs to have thousands of color pictures in
his biography!!! Therefore haven't bought an item!
- Met a spanish guy at the youth-hostel and after telling him about the
reason of my visit, he wants to come along to Gary's Show at
the evening!
- As I passes Tower Records my mouth was standing open!
There was a shopping-window fully filled with a enormous
EXILE cover. In front of it there hangs the EXILE logo for a real
3 dimensional effect. Therefore I requested anyone on the street
to make a picture from me beside the shopping-window! See
next at NuWays!!!
- Concert:
* Sheperds Bush Empire was much times smaller than the
Hammersmith Odeon/Labatts Apollo and I believe that not all
fans who want got a ticket (also the spanish guy above got it).
* Immediately got a tour shirt and weared it on (replaced the premier).
* For me the sounding of the concert was very poor. Also the
light-show was very mere and uninspired. I have seen the Outland-,
Premier- and now Exile-Tour. But Outland was the best, and
Exile the worst, sorry. BUT as always in London, the fans were
fantastic.
* I missed PROPHECY, one of the best EXILE song (for me)
* Best song of the concert was EVERYDAY I DIE
* Nice joke with the horse, but I don't think Gary was too keen
on! Just good that no video recording here.
* Met one guy from the USA, and two from Belgium.
* Direct after the concert at the stage there was GEMMA with
some other glamour girls (Kenicki???), and then Ade Orange,
but I don't tried to talk to them, maybe too shy. But the american
guy talked with Ade, and got the inofficial
information at with hotel Gary and the band will stay at night :-)
* always failed to find some german fans (which surely were there)
* After the show I waited nearly two hours before the venue trying
to met Gary one time in my live. Many fans went home when
they got it's singned stuff back from inside, but I wanted to stay
as long as necessary. And then it happens, with a little delay after
the band members and Gemma, then GARY NUMAN comes out
of the building. Immediately the hardcore rest of the fans (about
10 guys) caught him. It was sooooo exciting, and after a short
delay I managed to shake Gary's hands and told him that I had
dedicated him a german website called NuWays. After making
a photo of Gary and another fan, this fan did the same for me
(see soon on NuWays :-), I only believe it if the photo is showing
the evidence). Then Gary runs to the tour-bus where the crew
was already in, and I shyly asked if it is posible for the Nuways-
author to join his after show party. Don't know if Gary has heard
my words - anyway he disappeared in the bus ;-| Then also I
went back to the youth-hostel.
- Also I tried to get still a copy of the biography, it failed (all 3 items
were sold at Tower Records)
- I saw a british magazin called "FUTURE MUSIC" with a several
page story about Gary, his Music and his use of Synthesizer
(you know - the story of analog/digital synthys, where Gary always
sneers about the old analogs). Very interesting is the included
CD ROM, which included an Video of Gary at his studio for
PC or MAC computers, and some songs of RANDOM. On the
front of the CD stands "The New Old Numan" -> check it out!
- All in all: I want never miss to visit Gary's London Concerts!!!
I think: Report End
Bye,
Markus (Nuremberg/Germany)
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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 09:38:39 -0500
From: berserkert@webtv.net (sam sam)
Subject: new member to list
To: numan@cs.uwp.edu
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Hi!, and thanks for adding me to your list.
I'm looking forward to interacting with all you fellow Numan fans.
I've been a seious fan for several years now:"Cars" being my first
7" purchase ever. But for years, that was the only Gary material I knew.
Growing up in the midwest, there wasn't much exposure, so I was limited
to what I found in used record shops . This turned into quite a hobby
for me and I still can barely go a day without checking out the "dollar
bins' somewhere.
Somehow I never turned on to Numan more than a passing
interest.UNTIL.... I found a copy of "Pump Me Up" at a record fair here
in New York. Since then look out..............
I'm 29 and now live on NYC, which makes it easier to find other
Gary fans. I dj some and have really enjoyed seeing how many fans there
are around. I spun at a tribute party in April , and was lucky enough to
get to preview(-hear.) the EXILE cd and my own copies are to be
delivered any day now. I'm very excited, as I am completely entrance by
my favorite, to date, SACRIFICE !!!!!!!
I also bartend : the bar has a jukebox that is slowly getting
dominated by Gary. It's quite nice to able to listen to some of his
fine work while I sling them drinks in the late-night hours. It also
makes a good place to find out info from other fans. Still, a ,much too
common occurrance when I ask someone how amazing they think Gary's music
is--- I still get the reply , "Didn't he sing 'Short People'?" I'm doing
all I can to change this..........
Thanks for reading a little about me .
SACRIFICE WINS BIG !
Kurt A. Mathews
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 22:10:00 -0800 (PST)
From: Derek Langsford
Subject: Nicholson and Numan - any news?
To: numan@cs.uwp.edu
Anyone got any news of this CD? I called the number and spoke to who I assume
was Hugh or Matt Nicholson and he said it would be 3 or so weeks bfore the CDs
would be produced. Well, it's been much more than that now and I have not
received a reply to an email of more than a week ago.
Anyone have more recent info?
Derek
San Diego, California
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 15:03:22 -0800
From: JO
Subject: Numan Records
To: numan@cs.uwp.edu
I have been browsing through some of the Numan related pages and came
across your e-mail.
I have been a fan of Numan for a long time now and have two vinyl
records that I'm trying to value.
The first is
"Live at the Roxy 1977" on white label/cover - in excellent condition
and the other is the 12" version of
"Down in the Park"
Can you advice (or know where I can get info. from) of there value ?
Not that I am about to sell I would just like to know.
I have of course nearly all of the Numan vinyls and am now buying the
Numan CD's.
Much appriciated if you can help
Best Wishes
Jeff O'Brien.
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Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 17:23:06 -0100
From: Stephen Catton
Subject: Stuff
To: Numan Digest
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Hello folks nice to speak to you all again.
What does Gary do in-between shows during the day? Answer he goes to
Alton Towers (amusement park in the UK). Yes I saw him at Alton Towers
with Gemma and others marching off towards the Black Hole and
undoubtedly onwards to the Nemesis. (www.alton-towers.co.uk).
To someone from "Micromuzak@aol.com" who claims that he is ' a true fan'
and 'a musician'. What does this mean? Does it mean that your opinions
on Exile are more important that those of us who are not musicians and
have not got all of his recordings? Because we, in your opinion, we
can't possibly be true fans, can we?
I view myself as an ordinary fan who buys most of his recordings, but I
do not think that my thoughts on his work are any more important than
any one else's. I have no problem with you expressing your likes and
dislikes but I do find it annoying when you say that it comes from 'a
true fan' and 'a musician' as though it meant something important.
I have now listened to Exile a lot and still find every track brilliant.
Absolution is my favourite particularly after hearing it live.
It has been really nice to hear from people who went to see Gary on tour
that have come from other countries. 'Welcome' I say and I hope you had
a good time!
Thats all for now
Kind regards
Stephen Catton
My Web space
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Hello folks nice to speak to you all again.

What does Gary do in-between shows during the day? Answer he goes to
Alton Towers (amusement park in the UK). Yes I saw him at Alton Towers
with Gemma and others marching off towards the Black Hole and undoubtedly
onwards to the Nemesis. (www.alton-towers.co.uk).

To someone from "Micromuzak@aol.com" who claims that he is ' a true
fan' and 'a musician'. What does this mean? Does it mean that your opinions
on Exile are more important that those of us who are not musicians and
have not got all of his recordings? Because we, in your opinion, we can't
possibly be true fans, can we?

I view myself as an ordinary fan who buys most of his recordings, but
I do not think that my thoughts on his work are any more important than
any one else's. I have no problem with you expressing your likes and dislikes
but I do find it annoying when you say that it comes from 'a true fan'
and 'a musician' as though it meant something important.

I have now listened to Exile a lot and still find every track brilliant.
Absolution is my favourite particularly after hearing it live.

It has been really nice to hear from people who went to see Gary on
tour that have come from other countries. 'Welcome' I say and I hope you
had a good time!

Thats all for now

Kind regards
Stephen Catton
My Web space
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 03:10:27 -0500
From: Norb Stachowski
Subject: Thanks for starting my subscription
To: numan@cs.uwp.edu
As per your request I am sending this E-Mail with a little background
information:
My full name is Norbert Stachowski and I've listened (and been a fan of)
Gary's since 1979. Cars was the big song that year and I couldn't get
enough of it, I was 15 at the time. As the years went by I enjoyed his
music more and more.
Here in Canada it's still hard to find Gary recordings in the small
towns. The lastest release was the best of Gary Numan & Tubeway Army
compilation. One thing that bothers me is the lack of new material
being offered in this area of the world. Compilations abound (The best
of..., Greatest..., The very best... etc.), not much new filters this
way. I've found some imports, but not nearly as many as I'd hoped over
the years. As compact discs have taken the forefront this has gotten
worse, Ep's and record albums could be found.
Well enough rambling and complaints. Gary Numan is my all time favorate
recording artist and few have come close in all around quality. A few
of my other top ten groups and performers are:
Alice Cooper. DEVO, Kraftwerk and Adam Ant (Adam & the Ants).
My musical preferances are:
Heavy (Thrash Metal), punk, classical and electronics.
My musical dislikes are:
(C)rap, Opera, Country (old or new) and Ethnic. Note: the random album
in the most part "SUCKS".
My favorite Numan song is BLUE EYES.
Thanks for putting me on the list, it's nice to know I'm not alone!
Norb ;-)
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 15:41 -0700 (MST)
From: "Stephen.Austra-beck"
Subject: What of Numa has Eagle purchased to distribute?
To: numan@cs.uwp.edu
I read in the last few weeks (and unfortunately the source evades
me), that Eagle has absorbed the rights to Numa releases and hence
are no longer available from Numan through NuWorld. What will be available
through NuWorld--in particular, will the videos and Salvation releases
still be available through NuWorld? I'd like to place an order and
would like to acquire what I can before it disappears.
Stephen Austra-Beck.
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